Battle of Skerries 1316
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1316 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 14th century | derived |
| Period | Norman & medieval | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Bruce campaign in Ireland | Wikidata |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata |
About the battle
The Battle of Skerries, also named the Battle of Ardscull, took place during the Bruce campaign in Ireland – part of the First War of Scottish Independence – fought on 26 January 1316, resulting in a Scottish victory. It was part of the Irish campaign of Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce, king of Scotland. The site of the battle was Skerries near Ardscull in County Kildare.
Visiting the battlefield
Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.2970, -6.5650
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